1938 Lakeside Cottage Big Glen Lake

Iconic early modern waterfront cottage perched on the South shore of Big Glen Lake. Arrive Monday for 7 days at our family summer retreat. Pick a Monday to display open weeks. This cottage and the log cabin next door are shared, preserved and managed by 3rd and 4th generation family members. We look forward to greeting you. New listing on this site. Interested in reviews? Visit "1938 Lakeside Cottage" on another popular site. Listed since 2000. Return to this, our preferred booking site. The space Water & Views! Our lakeside summer cottage sits on the south shore of Big Glen Lake. A comfortable family retreat with panoramic views over turquoise water, a private dock, & shared raft for your water-based activities. We look forward to sharing with you open Monday/Monday weeks which will be posted in January after family members have secured their dates. The 1938 Modern cabin was designed by eminent Chicago architect Harry Weese for his parents while in architecture school. It is a notable early example of a style that became popular and known as mid-centry modern. The wall of glass embracing the lake is the focal point for open-plan living, dining & cooking. Furnishings have been updated in keeping with its historic character. Down a private drive, a short distance east of the Narrows Bridge, it is Ideally located adjacent to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Relax, enjoy your vacation at our bright, comfortable cottage. The large living area with fireplace has a dining table for 8 and a selection of comfortable seating. The adjacent screen porch has teak furniture & a table for snacking, dinner or games. Step out to the ample deck with lounge chairs. All areas overlook the crystal clear, spring fed lake. Four cozy bedrooms will accommodate 5-8. The Cottage: Enjoy the peace of water lapping at the shore or the breeze passing the birches while reading in the hammock or rocking in a chair on the porch. A crackling fire will welcome you after an early morning or evening dip in the lake. Whatever your inclination, a variety of activities abound and you will have a memorable vacation at our family summer cottage. Waterfront: The cottage has a private dock and floating raft, and fixed raft shared with our two adjacent cabins. The water is shallow at the shore with minimal beach. There is ample sandy shallow water swimming between the dock and raft. Kayaks, canoes & windsurfers can be easily accommodated, however we have no facilities for launching or mooring larger or motorized watercraft and the driveway cannot accommodate trailers. Public launch ramps are nearby. Kayaks & bikes may be rented in town. Guest access This classic summer cottage fronting Glen Lake is entirely yours. It is the middle one of 3 family cabins along the lake with unimproved grounds at either end. Each cottage has its own dock in front, and parking area at the back off the shared drive. A narrow path runs in front, lakeside, joining the cabins. It is traveled when family is present in all 3 cottages. That use is curtailed and guest privacy is respected during your visit. A path runs in back, woodside, joining the cabins, This is used more frequently when family is vacationing. Use of this path is also curtailed. Other things to note SLEEPING: The cottage sleeps 8 with a maximum of 2 guests (children and adults) in each bedroom. The bed configuration is such that, depending on your preferences, you may be more comfortable with fewer occupants. The bedrooms are compact and only the bunk room may be able to accommodate a small pack'n'play. Please advise if this is of interest when requesting a stay. There are no additional sleeping accommodations in the large open plan living and dining area. ADDITIONAL HOUSE RULES: Please be sure to read this information under HOUSE RULES. By booking our cottage you understand and accept and these provisions. Thank you.